The sign for "picture" in ASL moves a "C" handshape from near your cheek to
the palm of the non-dominant hand.
PICTURE:
![](../../gifs/p/picture-2.gif)
![](../../signjpegs/p/pictureb1.jpg)
![](../../signjpegs/p/pictureb2.jpg)
![](../../gifs-animated/picture.gif)
Memory aid: Think of taking an image from the eye and placing it on film.
This concept becomes even more obvious when you take a look at the older
version of the sign:
PICTURE (older version)
![](../../signjpegs/p/picturea1.jpg)
![](../../signjpegs/p/picturea2.jpg)
![](../../signjpegs/p/picturea3.jpg)
Here is a verb form of "picture." TAKE A PICTURE:
Use a single click of the shutter, (down and up).
![](../../signjpegs/p/picture-take-a1.jpg)
![](../../signjpegs/p/picture-take-a2.jpg)
![](../../signjpegs/p/picture-take-a3.jpg)
Note: "take-PICTURE" + PERSON = photographer
CAMERA (noun form)
Use a double click:
![](../../signjpegs/c/camera1.jpg)
![](../../signjpegs/c/camera2.jpg)
![](../../signjpegs/c/camera3.jpg)
![](../../signjpegs/c/camera4.jpg)
Notes:
PICTURE (version):
![](../../gifs/p/picture-1.gif)